The home side gradually started to dominate possession and put the Mossley defence under increasing pressure as Kevin Gibbins' header struck the crossbar, Tom Baker shot just wide and Ian Bennett had a shot saved, while at the other end, Bracey thwarted Ward.

Turley twice came close to scoring in the early stages of the second half, but the decisive goal came in the 91st minute when Kharas' powerful header beat Steve Wilson.